Thank a Farmer

November 21, 2017; 10:00 am

If you’re wearing a cotton t-shirt or wool sweater… thank a farmer.

If ethanol powers your car… thank a farmer.

If you have food on your table… thank a farmer.

As you count your blessings this Thanksgiving, remember to include our nation’s farmers – the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to provide us with many of the things we sometimes take for granted.

There are many reasons to be thankful for farmers – here are just a few to consider:

Americans spend only 10% of their incomes on food – the lowest percentage of any country.

One U.S. farm feeds approximately 165 people.

About 99 percent of America’s farms are family owned operations – dedicated to preserving legacies that span many generations.